Just checking in with a quick update . . . when we last talked in May, we were launching this whole Mission: Metallica experience. Since then a shitload of stuff has happened on the site and truth be told, we're just hitting our stride now with a ton of videos, riffs, pics, and contests still to come. We mentioned back then that it might take a minute to get the site up and running in all the far corners of the world . . . logistics, record companies, you know the drill. But we're psyched to report to you now that 31 additional countries are on board and there will be a few more joining us next week. Click here for a complete list, or better yet, just visit the site: www.missionmetallica.com.

We're gonna pull you in as we finish mixing and mastering the record, give you sneak peeks of the artwork, and continue with all the trips, tickets and passes we've been giving away this summer on the Mission site. . .